[Osmf-talk] Can we untick the Public domain checkbox from our initial choice done during OSM sign up?

[Arlo Barnes]

I have the box checked, and while I understand that my edits bundled with
everyone else's are licensed under the ODbL (not a dual-licensing
arrangement), I expected then and still expect that if someone wanted to
reuse data originating solely from my edits (or a combination of solely my
edits and edits of others who had that box checked at the time they made
the edit), they could opt to do so with absolutely as few restrictions as
disclaimable by me.
To my eye, the difference between that expectation and 'legal significance'
is unclear, and would come down to the opinion of a judge (as much
copyright law ultimately does).
After all, what elements of a contract (and I think a license or
disclaiming of rights are merely contracts with a general public) are not
present in such a communication?
I wouldn't be upset if the Foundation wanted to simplify the situation by
removing the box, but I don't think assertions who foundations are at best
not obvious can act as justification for such action; only community
consensus that this would be a good move can.
-Arlo
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